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Red-eared Slider

Trachemys scripta scripta

Photo by Josh Anadu
Published on Project Noah
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29.7891, -95.8269

Field Notes

Description:

Turtle approximately a foot long. Likely female. Yellow shell interior and patterns along hind legs. Yellow patterns also visible along the head and red ear .

Habitat:

Turtle sitting on log resting in slow-moving bayou. Shallow waters approximately 2-3 feet deep. Very thick algae covering much of the surface of the water. Water resting behind Cinco Ranch suburban neighborhood.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
AshleyT
This is a red-eared slider, you can very clearly see the red 'ear'. Also, please adjust the location on your map, thanks

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Vanishing Pond Life of Texas
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Biodiversity of Texas
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Texas Nature Challenge - Bayou Region
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PublishedJune 29, 2017

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